Lyme Regis Town Council has taken another step towards its Net Zero ambitions.
The council’s external works’ team is now increasingly using battery-powered grounds maintenance equipment across the town.
The move forms part of the council’s wider commitment to reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability in the way services are delivered, while continuing to maintain the high standards residents and visitors expect from Lyme Regis’ parks, gardens and public spaces.
The team is now using a range of professional battery-powered tools from leading manufacturer STIHL, including hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, strimmers and lawn maintenance equipment.
Designed specifically for professional grounds’ care, the battery-powered range delivers the performance required for daily use while producing significantly lower noise levels and eliminating direct exhaust emissions during operation.
For residents and visitors enjoying Lyme’s gardens and open spaces, the benefits are already becoming noticeable.
Battery-powered equipment operates far more quietly than traditional petrol-powered alternatives, reducing noise disruption in popular locations such as Langmoor and Lister Gardens, the cemetery, the seafront and Anning Road Playing Field.
The transition also supports the council’s environmental objectives by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing towards efforts to lower the council’s overall carbon footprint.
The investment reflects the council’s ongoing commitment to balancing environmental responsibility with practical service delivery.
While maintaining flower beds, lawns, pathways, public spaces and the town’s gardens remains a priority, the council is continually exploring ways to make these services more sustainable for the future.
As work continues towards the council’s Net Zero 2030 target, projects such as this demonstrate how small operational changes can collectively make a meaningful difference.